Low Carb Provolone Sausage Crisps
Crispy provolone cheese topped with seasoned Italian sausage makes an easy, flavorful low carb snack that's perfect for parties or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
- 12 slices round provolone cheese about 9 ounces total
- 8 ounces mild Italian pork sausage casings removed
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- •1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Brown sausage for 6–8 minutes until cooked to 160°F.
- Drain sausage and mix with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Place six provolone slices on each sheet, two inches apart.
- Divide sausage among slices; sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake 8–11 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Cool 5–7 minutes; remove from parchment.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Drain the sausage well to prevent the crisps from becoming greasy.
- Use thinly sliced provolone for more evenly browned edges.
- Let the cheese cool before removing it from the parchment.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Choose sausage without added sugar if you're carefully monitoring carbohydrate intake.